Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to reduce a fraction?

Back

To reduce a fraction means to simplify it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

Front

Convert the mixed number 2 1/4 to an improper fraction.

Back

2 1/4 = (2 * 4 + 1)/4 = 9/4.

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

Front

Convert the improper fraction 11/4 to a mixed number.

Back

11/4 = 2 3/4.

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What is the sum of 1/2 + 1/2?

Back

1/2 + 1/2 = 1 whole.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3A

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What is the sum of 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3?

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1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 = 1 whole 2/3.

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3A

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Add the numerators together and keep the same denominator.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2